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PSEUDOCODE

Lesson 2
STARTER
Spot the difference

1.Initialize a sum variable to


zero.
2.Iterate through each number
in the list.
3.Add each number to the sum.
4.Bring out the sum.
OBJECTIVE

• - Definition and purpose of pseudocode


- Key characteristics of pseudocode
- Relationship between pseudocode and
algorithms
- Common pseudocode structures and convention
SUCCESS CRITERIA
I can represent algorithm with
pseudocodes
WHAT IS PSEUDOCODE?

Pseudocode is a simple, informal


way to describe how a computer
program or algorithm works.

It uses plain language and basic


programming structures to
outline the steps of a program.

Question: Can you think of a


real-life situation where you use
step-by-step instructions?
KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF PSEUDOCODE

1. Uses simple, everyday language


2. Is not tied to any specific programming
language
3. Focuses on logic and problem-solving steps
4. Can be read and understood by both
programmers and non-programmers
PSEUDOCODE AND ALGORITHMS

● An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure to solve a


problem
● Pseudocode is a way to express algorithms with a
programming logic
● Pseudocode helps refine and improve algorithms before
coding
PSEUDOCODE CONVENTIONS

● Use capital letters for keywords (IF, THEN,


ELSE, WHILE)
● Indent nested statements for clarity
● Use simple arithmetic symbols (+, -, *, /)
● Write one statement per line
● Use END statements to close structures
(ENDIF, ENDWHILE)
COMMON PSEUDOCODE STRUCTURES:
DECISION

Decision: Choosing between different actions based on a


condition

Example:

IF age is less than 13 THEN

Display "You're too young for this game"

ELSE

Display "Welcome to the game!" Can you write this into an


algorithm?
ENDIF
COMMON PSEUDOCODE STRUCTURES: LOOP

Loop: Repeating a set of instructions multiple times

Example:

SET counter to 1

WHILE counter is less than or equal to 5

Display "Count: " + counter

Add 1 to counter

ENDWHILE

Can you write this into an


algorithm?
PRACTICE TIME

Try writing pseudocode for a simple task, like making a sandwich or brushing your
teeth.

Question: How can pseudocode help you in subjects other than computer science?
CLASSWORK 1

ALGORITHMS
• Explain an algorithm
• List three key characteristics of an algorithm
• Write an algorithm to add a list of numbers and output
the total

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